The Seoul Housing and Urban Corporation (SH Corporation) conducted a safety management site inspection of the semi-basement dwellings in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, on the 24th, ahead of the full-fledged monsoon season, it announced on the 25th.
President Hwang Sang-ha and the inspection team carefully checked the installation status of flood prevention barriers and the operation of evacuation facilities such as operable security windows in the semi-basement dwellings.
The SH Corporation installed flood prevention facilities through a comprehensive survey of semi-basement households and distributed evacuation guideline materials to residents during floods.
In addition, it is establishing a tightly-knit response system by collaborating with local districts to form 'Flood Damage Prevention Partners.'
On this day, President Hwang met directly with the residents of the semi-basement households and listened to their opinions on customized housing support measures.
The SH Corporation is actively promoting housing improvement projects linked to the government and Seoul's policy on eliminating semi-basement dwellings, and so far, 246 households have completed their relocation to ground-level housing. It continues to provide guidance on ground-level relocation to the remaining 25 households, excluding the 17 currently in the relocation process.
President Hwang and the inspection team visited additional flood-prone areas such as Seongdui Village and the Sinwoncheon stream construction site to check the safety management situation.
President Hwang said, 'We will do our best to prevent damage to citizens caused by heavy rains during the monsoon season,' and noted, 'We will work hard to create an environment where citizens can live safely.'